Tossed Mama Caesar Salads in Jars (His and Hers)

This is my creative take on the classic Caesar salad. Here are two variations of this salad - the way my husband prefers it and the way I wanted it. These variations show that meal prepping jar salads is versatile and ingredients can be taken out or added to cater to your preferences.

I added kale with the romaine for an extra crunch and for it nutritional benefits. In place of the croutons, pine nuts are used which gives the salad a nice flavor. I have found to prefer this over the croutons.

The "His" version has bacon added (my husband will eat anything if it has bacon) and carrots. In the "Hers" version, there are red bell peppers and red onions, which are two of my favorite vegetables to have in salads. I also cut back a bit on the dressing as I don't like an overly dressed salad and it saves some calories!

These salads have quickly become mine and my husband's favorites! All the ingredients come together perfectly and we look forward to eating this salad each day without getting tired of it. It's easy to eat healthy when the food tastes this good! Create one or both of these salads or make it your own and try adding your favorite ingredients!

TOSSED MAMA CEASAR SALAD IN A JAR RECIPE

(HIS VERSION)

Makes: 4 jars

Time: 10 minutes to assemble

Ingredients

- 4 cups romaine

- 4 cups kale

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1 cup carrots, sliced

- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed

- 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) bacon, chopped

- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese - 4 tbsp pine nuts

- 8 tbsp caesar vinaigrette

Directions

1. Measure 2 tbsp vinaigrette and add to each jar

2. Add 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup carrots to each jar.

3. Add 1/2 cup chicken, 2 tbsp bacon, and 1/8 cup cheese.

4. Top with 1 cup romaine and 1 cup kale, mixed

5. Add 1tbsp pine nuts.

6. Place top on jar and tighten.

7. Store in refrigerator and eat within 5 days.

(HERS VERSION)

Makes: 4 jars

Time: 10 minutes to assemble

Ingredients

- 4 cups romaine

- 4 cups kale

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped

- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

- 2 cups chicken breast, cubed

- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

- 4 tbsp pine nuts

- 6 tbsp caesar vinaigrette

Directions

1. Measure 1.5 tbsp vinaigrette and add to each jar

2. Add 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup red bell pepper to each jar.

3. Evenly divide the red onion among the four jars.

4. Add 1/2 cup chicken and 1/8 cup cheese.

5. Top with 1 cup romaine and 1 cup kale, mixed

6. Add 1tbsp pine nuts.

7. Place top on jar and tighten.

8. Store in refrigerator and eat within 5 days.

Nutrition

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HERS